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Secret Service, 20,000 troops, and Lady Gaga: Here’s how Washington is getting ready for Biden’s inauguration

Covid-19 measures and increased security are intensifying preparations to swear in Joe Biden as the 46th US President

By

Emily Nicolle

Friday 15 January 2021 at 14:04

A button features President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' inauguration is on display by a street vendor at New Life Outreach Christian Center, as part of the merchandise on offer ahead of the 20 January event
A button features President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' inauguration is on display by a street vendor at New Life Outreach Christian Center, as part of the merchandise on offer ahead of the 20 January event Photo: Getty Images

After a tumultuous election process, US President-elect Joe Biden is making the final preparations for his inauguration ceremony on 20 January.

Among those are plans for very tight security that will bring out the National Guard to secure the proceedings.

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